Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Description
These Italian-style chicken meatballs are cooked in a tasty homemade tomato sauce in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
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5 cups crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora®)
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 pound lean ground chicken
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
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1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup grated onion
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Prepare the sauce by whisking tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Adjust heat to High.
2
Combine ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Use your hands to gently mix together. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and place into the sauce. Use a spoon to cover the meatballs with sauce; do not stir.
3
Place the lid on the slow cooker and drape a thick kitchen towel over it. Cook on High for 2 1/2 hours until meatballs are cooked through.